[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

I think leaving the longest roots out of the pot is a good idea, then mist these heavily twice a day to supply what the plant needs in the way of water until it can grow some roots down into the pot. I would not try to put all the roots into the pot. If after you do this for a while, the leaves are starting to look dehydrated, put a little plastic wrap or clear baggy over the plant loosely to raise the humidity a bit. Leave plenty of opennings, as you still want a wet dry cycle, but just with higher humidity around the plant until new roots grow into the pot. I would not worry about leaf growth right now, just maintain the plant until the roots get established.